The Children's Author: How to write picture books, short stories, chapter books and YA - Paperback

by Gabrielle Schollum (Illustrator), Judy Lawn (Author)

If you want to write for children, The Children's Author, by Judy Lawn, will help you reach your goal. Judy has been writing for over thirty years and is an experienced writing tutor. Her published works include adult short stories and novels, non-fiction books and articles, as well as her children's books.Before you begin writing for children, Judy suggests asking yourself these questions:1.Is my character interesting? 2.What is my character's problem and do they solve it in a satisfying manner?3.Are the illustrations appealing? 4.Is the story humorous and entertaining?5.Is the moral of the story clear? 6.Will children/parents/grandparents/teachers enjoy my book? In The Children's Author, Judy uses examples from her children's picture books, short stories, and YA fiction to show you how to find ideas and build them into stories that sing when you:1.Choose the right central character.2.Stay true to your protagonist's quest.3.Nail the opening.4.Master the middle.5.Understand climax and resolution.The Children's Author also covers: how to get into the minds of your characters, cope with backstory, avoid information dump, build settings and lead naturally from one scene to another. Judy offers practical advice on publishing, marketing and selling children's books. Whether you want to write children's picture books, short stories or YA fiction, The Children's Author, by Judy Lawn, is the book you need.